Brighton Gin Pavilion Strength
Brighton Gin · Brighton Gin Distillery
Brighton Gin's navy strength expression is unapologetically about juniper, and at 57% ABV it has the backbone to stand up in any cocktail without losing its identity. The chalk-filtered water from the South Downs aquifer gives it a clean, mineral quality that separates it from many navy strength competitors. This is structured gin with terroir you can taste.
Nose
Bold juniper leads with a distinctly piney, resinous character. Fresh coriander seed and orange peel emerge behind it, followed by a whisper of angelica root and a chalky, almost flinty mineral note from the South Downs water.
Palate
Intensely juniper-forward without tipping into harshness. The higher proof amplifies the citrus — grapefruit and lemon come through clearly — while peppery spice and a touch of orris root add complexity. Remarkably smooth for navy strength.
Finish
Long and warming, with pine juniper and cracked black pepper persisting. A clean, dry close.
- Style
- Navy Strength London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orange peel, locally foraged botanicals
- Base Spirit
- Neutral Grain Spirit
- Distillation
- One-shot distillation in copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Chalk Martini — 2.5 oz Brighton Gin Pavilion Strength · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into frozen coupe, garnish with lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Fresh oysters with mignonette
Distilled in small copper pot stills in the seaside city of Brighton, this gin uses water naturally filtered through the chalk beds of the South Downs and was created by Kathy Caton, who left a career in documentary filmmaking to pursue juniper-driven gin-making.
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